WTB: 2 1/8x8 threaded chuck/back-plates

M.B. Naegle said:

Looking for some spindle options for a lathe I just picked up. It uses a 2 1/8 x 8 threaded spindle and is a 14" swing (closer to 15"). All I have right now is a 3 jaw chuck, so I'd like to find a 4 jaw chuck and any back plates from 8" to 14" diameter that are out there. Maybe even a collet chuck of some kind.

Of course I can and likely will need to make or adapt the back plates, just wondering if anyone has something laying around. Old beat-up stuff that needs a little love would be fine.

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M.B. Naegle said:

Looking for some spindle options for a lathe I just picked up. It uses a 2 1/8 x 8 threaded spindle and is a 14" swing (closer to 15"). All I have right now is a 3 jaw chuck, so I'd like to find a 4 jaw chuck and any back plates from 8" to 14" diameter that are out there. Maybe even a collet chuck of some kind.

Of course I can and likely will need to make or adapt the back plates, just wondering if anyone has something laying around. Old beat-up stuff that needs a little love would be fine.

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rjs44032 said:

Wow! Someone else out there with the dreaded 2 1/8 x 8 spindle. I picked up an Artisan lathe over the summer with that very thread. It came with a threaded adapter but no chucks. It also has a 5mt short bore. But is not the same gage-line as my Sheldon. So I'll have to make the adapters for it when the time comes.

I'll be interested if you find a source for adapters or fixtures with that thread. Good luck.


Best Regards,
Bob

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jmurray1441 said:

i have 2 of these 11x24 artisan gap lathes one is converted to a treadmill motor an electronics (variable speed, forward and reverse. i can post pics if interested. anyone know anything about bearing replacement?

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